Founded on 8 September 1922 in the administrative capital of South Africa, Gauteng, CBC Mount Edmund has always maintained a culture of inclusivity under the Edmund Rice tradition. CBC Mount Edmund was the first boys’ school in Pretoria to open its doors to all races and, in 1994, girls were welcomed as well. We are the only private Catholic school that is a co-educational and a combined school in Pretoria.
At CBC Mount Edmund, our pupils are immersed in transformative education where faith inspires our community, leadership empowers our pupils, and excellence defines our journey.
We believe in nurturing the whole pupil through a rich tapestry of Faith, Leadership, and Excellence. Our faith-based approach fosters a supportive community where values and character development are at the forefront of education. We empower our pupils to become confident leaders who are ready to make a positive impact in the world, cultivating their unique strengths and talents along the way. With a commitment to academic excellence, we provide a challenging curriculum that inspires critical thinking, creativity, and a life-long love of learning. Join us in shaping the leaders of tomorrow, grounded in faith and driven by excellence.
The College provides all its pupils a unique faith-driven environment with Christ as our inspiration. The spiritual growth of each person is at the heart of everything we do.
Our value-based education creates opportunities for our pupils to become socially responsible and able to identify the needs in our community and to respond appropriately.
We offer excellent education with a wide range of subjects. Our staff are appropriately qualified and at the forefront of their fields of expertise.
Our academic rigour is aimed at developing young adults with the ability to choose from a variety of options at tertiary level.
Our humble beginnings saw construction start in 1921 with a block of eight classrooms, built and furnished on the premises of the University of Pretoria campus in Hatfield. Br Mullan was sent out from Ireland to supervise the work.
The building was completed in January 1922 and the College was named St Gabriel's. Brothers Hayes, Enright, Duggan, and McKenna, under the leadership of Mr Mullan, arrived in August 1922. It was decided to open the new College on the 8th of September. Fifty-six boys were admitted on the first day.
In 1968 the College relocated to its present campus due to the expansion of the University of Pretoria. Once relocated, it seemed appropriate to rename it; hence it became known as CBC Mount Edmund, in honour of our founder Edmund Rice.
Br McCarthy, the last Brother to head the school, lead the College from 1988 until April 1991. The College appointed its first lay headmaster, Mr D M Olivier.
The College has always maintained a culture of inclusivity: it was the first boys’ school in Pretoria to open its doors to pupils from all races. In the spirit of inclusivity, the College also expanded in 1994 to include both boys and girls.
On 19 January, it was with a great sense of enthusiasm and joy, that Little Mount Pre-School opened its doors. The official opening and blessing of the building and garden was held on 12 March by his Grace Archbishop George Daniel.
The mission statement, Faith, Leadership, Excellence, had a great impact on the school.
The College celebrated 100 years of Excellence.
Prospective parents are welcome to book a personal tour of the college campus. Make a booking today!
